|
|
Web Resources
Citizen-Activist Resources
- Oregon Student Public Interest Group (OSPIRG)
When consumers are cheated or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, OSPIRG speaks up and takes action. We uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them, using the time-tested tools of investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation. OSPIRG’s mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects consumers, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
- Frontier Group
Frontier Group produces ideas and research to promote a cleaner environment and a fairer and more democratic society. The Fontier Group partners with organizations on the ground in states across the country and in Washington, D.C., to disseminate our work and improve public policy.
- The Fund For Public Interest Research (FFPIR)
The
Fund for Public Interest Research is a national nonprofit organization
working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of
the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups. The Fund for
Public Interest Research is best known for its canvass programs. Over
the years The Fund has developed the nation's largest and most
effective network for door-to-door and street canvassing—signing up
members in high traffic, public places. The Fund signs up
sustainers—members who commit to automatic monthly contributions from a
checking account or credit card—as well as one-time contributors. The
Fund for Public Interest Research works with Environment Oregon in Portland and other cities throughout Oregon.
- ONE/Northwest
A network aimed at helping environmentalists in the northwest take advantage
of electronic media. Their website has a conservation directory of 1,100
groups and much, much more.
- Project Vote Smart
Everyone should know the facts before they vote. Find out politicians' and candidates' recent key votes, political scores, and campaign financial data.
- Bill Tracker - The Oregonian
Every Oregonian citizen-activist needs to know where the bills they care about are in the legislative process. The Oregonian provides a good tracker - even if it is somewhat delayed because the legislature is slow in their updates.
- Bus Project
Founded in 2001, the Bus Project has mobilized thousands of volunteers and activists around the state of Oregon and throughout the country. The Bus Project is youth-focused in its work, and its work includes voter turnout, progressive political and policy forums, direct advocacy, and the PolitiCorps fellowship program.
Oregon Environmental Organizations
Other Oregon Organizations
Government
Oregon State
Regional
Federal
|
